Chemie Ingenieur Technik, Vol.84, No.1-2, 54-62, 2012
Monitoring and Prediction of the Degradation of Insulating Materials in Thermal Processing Equipments
The in situ detection of damage of insulating materials in thermal processing plants is essential in ensuring a longer operating life. A temperature rise near the wall is an indication of damaged insulation. It was observed during the investigation that measurement of temperature in the insulating material contributed significantly to the prediction of damage. Numerical methods showed that the temperature distribution in the wall can be used to determine the depth of damage.